Assistant Professor in Film and Media Studies

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

The Department of English at Rutgers University, New Brunswick, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in film and media studies. We seek candidates with strong teaching records and compelling research profiles. We particularly welcome applications from scholars whose research combines expertise in film with theoretical commitments to media more broadly conceived that complement departmental strengths.

The appointment is expected to begin on September 1, 2026. All job offers are contingent upon successful pre-employment background screening prior to commencement of employment. Applicants must have demonstrated a commitment to effective teaching and mentoring and the ability to maintain an active research program. The successful candidate will have a 2-2 course load and teach a range of film and media courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Additional material may be requested later.

Please direct any questions to search chair Ricardo Montez, rm1812@english.rutgers.edu. More information about the Rutgers's Department of English can be found at: https://english.rutgers.edu.

Located in New Jersey, Rutgers University is a premiere, Research 1, public land grant institution that reflects the broad spectrum of backgrounds in the state. The School of Arts and Sciences, the largest and most comprehensive school at Rutgers University, is especially interested in candidates who can advance the goals and values expressed in the SAS Strategic Plan. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further our mission of excellence. Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, military service or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms or conditions of employment.

The successful candidate must have a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.